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: How do I control which 'Google My Business' images show in the Google search results? In Google My Business I want to change the photos that are marked with the red and blue squares in the

@Michele947

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In Google My Business I want to change the photos that are marked with the red and blue squares in the image below, and specifically which forms in the Google My Business admin relate to the photo marked red and the same with the photo marked blue.

When logged into the Google My Business admin I can see ( among others ) :


Profile Photo
Cover Photo
Logo


I want my logo to appear where the red square is; so I've made all three of the above slots have my logo in them - but instead it's putting in a different photo ( as shown ) which is not representative of my business at all.

Which photo field in the Google My Business admin should I be changing to get my logo into that slot ( or any photo representaive of my business)?

Then similarly with the blue square, how do I change that photo?

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@Becky754

Unfortunately, Google won't always obey instructions on which photos to use, and where in the knowledge graph to feature them, as you just found out. But you can better the chances by following certain guidelines.

Your profile photo won't show up anywhere in the Knowledge Graph. It'll be featured in the upper right corner of your account.

Your logo is great to have for image search and for Google's own info, but it rarely gets featured in the Knowledge Graph for local results. (Though it sometimes is; it just isn't frequent.)

Your cover photo has the best chance of making it in and being featured. For the properties I manage, we use colorful, attractive cover photos, and they usually make it into the local result. If your cover photo contains your logo, it might make it in, but keep in mind, it might get cropped on top and bottom (your blue square) and there isn't much you'll be able to do about it.

Follow Google's guidelines for photo size and file type. Read more here: support.google.com/business/answer/6103862?hl=en
Google also likes to show pictures of your location from outside. Those don't always look best; sometimes they're just ugly Google Earth shots. You can take your own picture and upload it. More here: support.google.com/business/answer/160464?hl=en
You may have to experiment some more with your photos, sizes, etc. before getting the desired result. (Which, again, is still not guaranteed.)

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